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Americus vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tod

Boy #38,200 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fox"

Origin: Old English/Scottish dialect

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,200
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Americus Rank #37,943
Tod Rank #38,200

Americus is more popular, ranked #37943 vs #38200 for Tod.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Americus or Tod more popular?

Americus is more popular, ranked #37943 compared to Tod at #38200 in the United States.

What do Americus and Tod mean?

Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Americus and Tod boy or girl names?

Americus is primarily a boy name. Tod is primarily a boy name.

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